South Africa has launched an investigation after 17 of its citizens, aged between 20 and 39, were found stranded in Ukraine’s war-ravaged Donbas region after allegedly being lured into fighting as mercenaries under false pretences of lucrative jobs.
Update: 2025-11-12
Description
South Africa has launched an investigation after 17 of its citizens, aged between 20 and 39, were found stranded in Ukraine’s war-ravaged Donbas region after allegedly being lured into fighting as mercenaries under false pretences of lucrative jobs. President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered a probe into how the men were recruited and has vowed to use diplomatic channels to secure their safe return.
Guest: Helmoed Heitman: Military And Defense Analyst
Comments
In Channel




